Budae jjigae (Korean army stew) with Shin ramyun

Slice tofu into large squares, spam into large chunks kept in their slices, and cut scallions.

In a pan or large pot put gochujang with water, sugar, the ramen seasoning and dry vegetables; do not boil yet.

Add kimchi; fan the tofu on one side and the spam on the other with the noodles in the middle; lay two slices of American cheese where the tofu and spam meet and a handful of scallions at the back.

Turn on the heat and boil about 5 or 6 minutes until the ramen is cooked; it can keep boiling at the table as it is eaten.